Which of the following lines from "The Raven" best illustrates
how the author's word choice impacts the mood and tone of the
poem?
(1 point)
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and
weary,"
"Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,"
"Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream
before;"
"Nothing further then he uttered, not a feather then he
fluttered-"
"Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;"
This line illustrates the impact of the author's word choice on the mood and tone by using alliteration and repetition to create a sense of mystery and otherworldliness. The repeated "d" sounds in "doubting," "dreaming," and "dreams" create a sense of foreboding and uncertainty, while the repetition of "dream" emphasizes the surreal and eerie quality of the speaker's thoughts. The use of "no mortal ever dared to dream before" also adds to the mystical and supernatural tone of the poem, highlighting the speaker's descent into the unknown and unknowable.